Desktop workspace that adjusts vertically

Abstract

A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes a work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform, such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism may connect to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases, the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases, the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
 a work surface platform; 
 a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform; 
 a base configured to sit on an existing platform; 
 a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
 a first set of lift arms including a first arm rotatably connected to the base and a second arm rotatably connected to the work surface platform; 
 a second set of lift arms including a third arm rotatably connected to the base and a fourth arm rotatably connected to the work surface platform; and 
 an element that connects the first set of lift arms to the second set of lift arms such that the second set of lift arms operates in parallel to the first set of lift arms, 
 wherein the first set of lift arms and the second set of lift arms move to create a lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights, 
 wherein the lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights of the height adjustment mechanism moves the work surface platform in a straight vertical direction relative to the base; and 
 
 a gas spring attached between the work surface platform and the element to provide a force to assist in elevation of the work surface platform, 
 wherein the gas spring acts as a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base. 
 
     
     
       2. The desktop workspace of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first arm and the second arm connect at a first pivot point, and 
 the third arm and the fourth arm connect at a second pivot point. 
 
     
     
       3. The desktop workspace of  claim 1 , wherein the gas spring connects to the work surface platform via a work surface platform pivot fixed relative to an underside of the work surface platform. 
     
     
       4. The desktop workspace of  claim 3 , further comprising a bracket fixed to the underside of the work surface platform, wherein the gas spring connects to the work surface platform via the bracket fixed to the underside of the work surface platform with the work surface platform pivot between the gas spring and the bracket. 
     
     
       5. The desktop workspace of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm is rotatably connected to the base with a base pivot point, and wherein the second arm is rotatably connected to the work surface platform with a platform pivot point. 
     
     
       6. The desktop workspace of  claim 5 , wherein the first arm is rotatably connected to the work surface platform, and wherein the second arm is rotatably connected to the base. 
     
     
       7. The desktop workspace of  claim 1 , wherein the element connects the first arm to the third arm. 
     
     
       8. The desktop workspace of  claim 1 , wherein the gas spring is a first spring, the desktop workspace comprising a pair of springs attached to the work surface platform to assist in the elevation of the work surface platform, the pair of springs including the first spring and a second spring. 
     
     
       9. The desktop workspace of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the work surface platform forms an upper work surface, and 
 wherein the gas spring is completely covered by a profile of the work surface platform when viewed from above the upper work surface relative to the base, the profile of the work surface platform being defined by an outer perimeter of the upper work surface. 
 
     
     
       10. The desktop workspace of  claim 1 , further comprising a keyboard tray mechanism configured to hold the keyboard platform in the position that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform and to allow the keyboard platform to be stored under the work surface platform. 
     
     
       11. The desktop workspace of  claim 1 , further comprising a work surface platform element sitting on the work surface platform, the work surface platform element including an elevated platform surface above the work surface platform. 
     
     
       12. A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
 a work surface platform; 
 a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform; 
 a base configured to sit on an existing platform; 
 a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
 a first set of lift arms including a first arm rotatably connected to the base and a second arm rotatably connected to the work surface platform; and 
 a second set of lift arms including a third arm rotatably connected to the base and a fourth arm rotatably connected to the work surface platform, 
 wherein the first set of lift arms and the second set of lift arms move to create a lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights, 
 wherein the lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights of the height adjustment mechanism moves the work surface platform in a straight vertical direction relative to the base; and 
 
 a gas spring attached between the work surface platform and the height adjustment mechanism or a point of the base to provide a force to assist in elevation of the work surface platform, 
 wherein the first arm, the second arm, and the gas spring are positioned side-by-side when the desktop workspace is in a fully lowered position. 
 
     
     
       13. The desktop workspace of  claim 12 , further comprising an element that connects the first set of lift arms to the second set of lift arms. 
     
     
       14. The desktop workspace of  claim 13 , wherein the gas spring is attached to the element. 
     
     
       15. The desktop workspace of  claim 12 , wherein the gas spring is attached to at least one of the first arm and the second arm via an arm pivot point. 
     
     
       16. The desktop workspace of  claim 12 , wherein the gas spring acts as a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base. 
     
     
       17. The desktop workspace of  claim 12 , further comprising a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base. 
     
     
       18. The desktop workspace of  claim 17 , wherein the locking device applies pressure to prevent the first set of lift arms from moving. 
     
     
       19. A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
 a work surface platform; 
 a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform; 
 a base configured to sit on an existing platform; 
 a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
 a first set of lift arms including a first arm rotatably connected to the base and a second arm rotatably connected to the work surface platform; 
 a second set of lift arms including a third arm rotatably connected to the base and a fourth arm rotatably connected to the work surface platform; and 
 an element that connects the first set of lift arms to the second set of lift arms such that the second set of lift arms operates in parallel to the first set of lift arms, 
 wherein the first set of lift arms and the second set of lift arms move to create a lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights, 
 wherein the lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights of the height adjustment mechanism moves the work surface platform in a straight vertical direction relative to the base; 
 
 a spring attached between the work surface platform and the element to provide a force to assist in elevation of the work surface platform; and 
 a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base, 
 wherein the locking device includes a handle that disengages the locking device once pressure is applied by a user. 
 
     
     
       20. A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
 a work surface platform; 
 a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform; 
 a base configured to sit on an existing platform; 
 a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
 a set of pivot arms; 
 a base pivot point fixed relative to the base connecting the set of pivot arms to the base; and 
 a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the set of pivot arms, 
 wherein the set of pivot arms move to create a lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights, 
 wherein the lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights of the height adjustment mechanism moves the work surface platform in a straight vertical direction relative to the base; and 
 
 a gas spring attached between the work surface platform and a point of the base to provide a force to assist in elevation of the work surface platform, 
 wherein the gas spring extends between the work surface platform and the point of the base, 
 wherein the gas spring acts as a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base. 
 
     
     
       21. The desktop workspace of  claim 20 , wherein the set of pivot arms includes:
 a first pivot arm pivotably connected to the base; 
 a second pivot arm pivotably connected to the first pivot arm and the work surface platform; 
 a third pivot arm pivotably connected to the base; and 
 a fourth pivot arm pivotably connected to the third pivot arm and the work surface platform. 
 
     
     
       22. The desktop workspace of  claim 20 , wherein the gas spring connects to the work surface platform via a work surface platform pivot fixed relative to an underside of the work surface platform. 
     
     
       23. The desktop workspace of  claim 20 ,
 wherein the work surface platform forms an upper work surface, and 
 wherein the gas spring is completely covered by a profile of the work surface platform when viewed from above the upper work surface relative to the base, the profile of the work surface platform being defined by an outer perimeter of the upper work surface. 
 
     
     
       24. The desktop workspace of  claim 20 , further comprising a keyboard tray mechanism configured to hold the keyboard platform in the position that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform and to allow the keyboard platform to be stored under the work surface platform. 
     
     
       25. A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
 a work surface platform; 
 a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform; 
 a base configured to sit on an existing platform; 
 a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
 a set of pivot arms; 
 a base pivot point fixed relative to the base connecting the set of pivot arms to the base; and 
 a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the set of pivot arms, 
 wherein the set of pivot arms move to create a lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights, 
 wherein the lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights of the height adjustment mechanism moves the work surface platform in a straight vertical direction relative to the base, 
 wherein the set of pivot arms includes:
 a first pivot arm pivotably connected to the base: 
 a second pivot arm pivotably connected to the first pivot arm and the work surface platform: 
 a third pivot arm pivotably connected to the base; and 
 a fourth pivot arm pivotably connected to the third pivot arm and the work surface platform: 
 
 
 a gas spring attached between the work surface platform and the height adjustment mechanism or a point of the base to provide a force to assist in elevation of the work surface platform, 
 wherein the gas spring acts as a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base; and 
 an element extending between the first pivot arm and the third pivot arm. 
 
     
     
       26. The desktop workspace of  claim 25 , wherein the gas spring extends between the work surface platform and the height adjustment mechanism. 
     
     
       27. The desktop workspace of  claim 25 , wherein the gas spring extends between the work surface platform and the point of the base. 
     
     
       28. A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
 a work surface platform; 
 a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform; 
 a base configured to sit on an existing platform; 
 a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
 a set of pivot arms; 
 a base pivot point fixed relative to the base connecting the set of pivot arms to the base; and 
 a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the set of pivot arms, 
 wherein the set of pivot arms move to create a lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights, 
 wherein the lifting motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights of the height adjustment mechanism moves the work surface platform in a straight vertical direction relative to the base; 
 
 a spring attached between the work surface platform and the height adjustment mechanism or a point of the base to provide a force to assist in elevation of the work surface platform; and 
 a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base, 
 wherein the locking device includes a handle that disengages the locking device once pressure is applied by a user. 
 
     
     
       29. The desktop workspace of  claim 28 , wherein the spring extends between the work surface platform and the height adjustment mechanism. 
     
     
       30. The desktop workspace of  claim 28 , wherein the spring extends between the work surface platform and the point of the base.